Carlos Creus Moreira
Founder, Chairman and CEO WISeKey
Carlos Creus Moreira stands as the visionary Founder, Chairman, and CEO of WISeKey and SEALSQ, both of which have achieved prestigious listings on NASDAQ. His exemplary leadership has steered WISeKey’s mission towards enhancing Internet Trust, Cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things, thereby making digital spaces more accessible and secure. Under his guidance, the company upholds a long-term perspective, underscored by its industry-leading mergers and acquisitions, alongside significant yearly investments in research and development.
Prior to establishing WISeKey, Carlos amassed over 17 years of invaluable experience as a United Nations Expert on Cybersecurity and Trust Models, contributing his expertise to various UN bodies including the ILO, UNCTAD, ITC/WTO, World Bank, UNDP, and ESCAP from 1983 to 1999. His unique blend of high-level international diplomacy and cutting-edge technology expertise has positioned him as a leading authority and thought leader in the digital era, particularly in the crucial areas of identity protection, trust, and security.
In 1998, Carlos transitioned from his role at the United Nations to fully commit to WISeKey, a venture he initiated in 1999 with a vision to foster a safer, universally accessible internet as a tool for prosperity. His strategic foresight and commitment to personal computing security have been pivotal to WISeKey’s success.
Moreover, Carlos is actively engaged in various non-profit and philanthropic endeavors. He is the Founder and Secretary General of the International Organization for Secure Electronic Transactions (IOSET OISTE.org), a Founding Member of the Geneva Government’s “Comité de Pilotage Project E-Voting,” and holds memberships with the UN Global Compact and the WEF Global Agenda Council, among others.
Carlos has been recognized globally for his efforts to secure the digital world, evidenced by numerous awards and honors from prestigious institutions such as the World Economic Forum, the Government of Mexico’s Blockchain Advisory Board, and selection among the 300 most influential people in Switzerland by Bilan.CH.
His academic contributions include serving as an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University’s Graduate School of Engineering and leading its Trade Efficiency Lab. Carlos’s focus extends to disruptive DeepTech sectors such as AI, blockchain/crypto currencies, IoT, and cybersecurity, further showcasing his commitment to advancing technological innovation.
In the realm of finance, Carlos has demonstrated exceptional prowess in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, IPOs, and the management of listed companies, with notable achievements like the M&A Award 2017 for the best EU acquisition and the successful listing of WISeKey on the Swiss Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
Carlos Creus Moreira’s career is a testament to his unwavering dedication to enhancing digital security and trust, marking him as a distinguished figure in the world of technology and beyond.
